Really Early, Really Late

The Declining Winter ‘Really Early, Really Late’ Release Date - March 31st 2023 Format - Cassette/Digital Download RR59 Rusted Rail is proud as punch to announce the cassette release of ‘Really Early, Really Late’ by The Declining Winter. For over 30 years Richard Adams has been quietly documenting his own particular corner of the English countryside both with Hood, the post-rock band he formed with his brother in 1991, and since 2007 with The Declining Winter. Recorded over a five year period and inspired by rustic alternative treasures such as Talk Talk and Robert Wyatt, The Declining Winter’s latest work ‘Really Early, Really Late’ is a collection of beautiful songs, immersed in a richer sonic spectrum incorporating strings, horns and lush electronic textures, alongside Adams’ own unique guitar tones and characteristic dubby bass. Though it retains the homespun scratchiness of previous The Declining Winter records, ‘Really Early, Really Late’ is also their most ornate. A remotely collaborative effort, the record is scattered with decorative embellishments from violinist Sarah Kemp (Brave Timbers), cellist Peter Hollo (Tangents), guitarist Ben Holton (epic45), guest vocals from Cecilia Danell (A Lilac Decline) among many others. Adams’ distorted whisper of a voice has never been more exposed leading to a brutally emotive and intensely personal song-suite, both raw and beautiful in equal measure. The storybook curiosity of Mark Hollis’ work is a particular influence. This music is imbued with magical realism: beholden to nature, it hints at the mysteries lurking in mundane local landscapes and the more remote Yorkshire moors and valleys. A record to hold close to your heart, ‘Really Early, Re-ally Late’ sees Adams and his collaborators emerge from the shadows with their most complete work to date. Label allies Home Assembly are proud to present the album on lush double vinyl with crystal clear and gold variants, bundled with a CD housed in an oversized vinyl-style sleeve. Rusted Rail is delighted to be releasing the album on limited edition tape with alternate artwork. Navigating loss has never sounded so lush.